“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”– Jeremiah 29:11
Bible Verses About Anticipation
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18
Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Micah 7:7
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.” – Micah 7:7
1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Proverbs 23:18
“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” – Proverbs 23:18
Psalms 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalms 27:14
Job 11:18
“You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety.” – Job 11:18
Habakkuk 2:3
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” – Habakkuk 2:3
Psalm 39:7
“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” – Psalm 39:7
Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7
Isaiah 43:19
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
Psalm 130:5
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word, I put my hope.” – Psalm 130:5
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13
Psalm 62:5
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” – Psalm 62:5
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Psalms 42:11
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalms 42:11
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
Isaiah 30:18
“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” – Isaiah 30:18
Luke 6:37
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37
Psalm 9:18
“But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.” – Psalm 9:18
Colossians 1:5
“The faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel.” – Colossians 1:5
1 John 3:2
“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” – 1 John 3:2
Luke 12:32
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” – Luke 12:32
Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
Psalms 119:166
“I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands.” – Psalms 119:166
Philippians 3:14
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14
Final Thoughts
As we reflect on anticipation, we can see how important it is to have hope in our lives. The Bible verses shared show numerous ways to embrace our future with confidence. By trusting in God’s plans and waiting with patience, we can find strength even through tough times. Our journey may be filled with challenges, but faith and hope give us the courage to keep moving forward. We should always remember that there is something beautiful waiting at the end of our path. Let’s continue to hold onto this hope and stay connected to God’s word.
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